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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 in custody after fatal stabbing at Great Brook Valley in Worcester
+6:00: After 2 bars had limits placed for lack of sprinklers, city councilor requests action
+1:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
+1:00: Larry Lucchino is looking to sell WooSox
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on demand — "FOE," "Dumb Money," and more
+1:00: Preservation Worcester show filmed for C-SPAN history program
+1:00: "The Nutcracker" in Worcester takes a magical journey
+1:00: First Person: The way in is by opting out
-Worcester State shooting suspect pleads not guilty
-Worcester man indicted in federal court for cocaine distribution
-Worcester restaurateur to open second location in city
-Veterans Inc. to host annual Veterans' Day pancake breakfast on Saturday
-Veterans Day events on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (8:20): Amanda Bennett from Veterans Inc. on their upcoming events
-How to make local charities' wishes come true for holidays
-A.C.E. tackles $11 million fundraising campaign to renovate community center
-Community Healthlink in Worcester could reopen drug treatment programs
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-ICYMI: Worcester's only bagel shop moving as plaza owner plans new restaurant
-Starbucks in Worcester closes after vandalism
-Big spending marked Worcester's 2023 election: Data
-Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Twins getting the job done for Wachusett field hockey
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Household hazardous products collection Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury company fined $45,200 for asbestos handling
-Veterans Day ceremony in Shrewsbury at 11 a.m. Saturday
-Spencer Town Meeting voters make quick work of warrant despite failure of electronic voting system
-Abby's Famous Dog Treats emphasize quality
-Millbury police to hold annual Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive November 25th
-UMass Memorial Health - Harrington opens community fridge, close
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Chicago, Shane Smith & the Saints, voguing and more
-Vets Day, cannabis contest, ‘80s trivia and more: 5 fun things to do
-Worcester hip-hop producer Kas Kastal active on several fronts
-Author Aramis Jordan talks about his memoir of escaping poverty
-Writing Lines: Joy, tears, grumpiness, grace in area events
-Rux Darie's "A Contemporary Ode To Monet" exhibition to debut at Gallery Sitka in Shirley
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 77 (27:08): Uneven and under development
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1318 (17:13): Deb Bachrach PAWSitive Pantry
>SPORTS: What would a Patriots reset look like post-Bill Belichick?
-Bruins beat Islanders, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball shakes off slow start, tops Brown for first win
-Related: Highlights (1:49)
-Saders in 60 (1:00)
-Railers beat Growlers, 5-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.S. Park Police officer fatally shot fellow officer in dry fire attempt
-$20 billion San José shipwreck to be exhumed in battle over sunken treasure
-Tragic: Woman dies after taking Ozempic to slim down for wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Will johns in busted high-end brothel face charges? (1:43)
-Woman accused of stabbing mother, daughter at Stoneham home
>COLLEGES: Step-sister of blues legend Robert Johnson shares history, memories during Worcester State visit
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (14:16): How the Speaker of the House election became a public spectacle
>DINING OUT: Rosso’s Pizza offers classic Italian dishes and more
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 affordable yet festive holiday destinations
>BUSINESS: Company that manages city-owned DCU Center is sold
-Registration open for virtual W.B.J. Business Exit Strategy Forum
>HEALTH: Spinal Implant helps advanced Parkinson's patients walk again (2:27)
-Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains
>SHOPPING: Walmart is adding sensory-friendly hours to all stores
>HOMES: What temperature should you set your thermostat in the winter?
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy's "American Sports Story" casts Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" release date, cast and what to watch ahead of the showing
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon celebrates actors strike ending with "Footloose" dance
>ANIMALS: Changing a baby monkey’s life (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 10th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple scores $1 million lottery win one day after their wedding day
-Meanwhile, in England, 4 men charged in theft of 18-carat golden toilet from childhood home of Winston Churchill
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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